Life In A Family of 13 (what it's really like!) Tea Talk Ep #39 with @MariaHardman_

Follow Maria: Personal and PhotographyVideo Interview: YouTubeIf you'd like to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nikkiphillippi♥ YOUTUBE ♥ INSTAGRAM ♥ FACEBOOK ♥ TIK TOK ♥ X Links for Products or Brands I am loving:· CUTE Modest Swimwear, Honeymark: code NIKKI10 for 10% off· The BEST magnesium supplement- BIOptimizers code NIKKIP10 for 10% off· Don't Freak It's Faux blankets: code nikki15 for 15% off· Conservative Homeschool Books! Tuttle Twins · MASA Chips: Code NIKKIPHILLIPPI for 20% off first order· EQUIP PROTEIN: Clean Protein Powder use NIKKIP for 15% off· Frownies:  use link or code NikkiP for 10% off*Many of the above links are affiliate links. If you use these links to purchase items, I may earn a commission on your purchase. I obviously only recommend products or services that I use and enjoy! ☺️ Thank you! 🙏🏻Business Inquiries: [email protected]’s it really like growing up in a big family—and why is the media so weirdly hostile about it?In this episode, I sit down with my friend Maria, who grew up in a large Christian family that not only thrived in the day-to-day chaos of life with many siblings—but also survived something unimaginable: a massive tornado that completely destroyed their family home in Oklahoma.We talk about everything from 15-passenger vans and buddy systems to the strength, faith, and community that shaped her childhood. I also share how my curiosity about families like the Duggars and the Bates led me to rethink what I thought I knew about large families—and how meeting Maria opened my eyes to how beautiful and grounded that life can really be.We cover:    •    What daily life in a big family is actually like    •    How her family rebuilt after the tornado    •    Why the media often portrays big families negatively    •    Healing from childhood without losing the good    •    Faith, community, and resilience through crisisWhether you’re from a big family, raising one, or just curious—this conversation will challenge assumptions and deeply encourage you.